[Catlover]

Today I noticed either an '09 or '10 with body side molding (what I think of as the horizontal strip that protects the sides from door dings). My new foz doesn't have it (mine has a horizontal indentation on each side). I checked the subaru website for pics and it looks like my model has the raised molding and other ones have the indentation. Anyone know the reason for the 2 different styles? I would prefer having the raised molding to protect the sides from dings. Have any of you added this?

 

[romclean]

Today I noticed either an '09 or '10 with body side molding (what I think of as the horizontal strip that protects the sides from door dings). My new foz doesn't have it (mine has a horizontal indentation on each side). I checked the subaru website for pics and it looks like my model has the raised molding and other ones have the indentation. Anyone know the reason for the 2 different styles? I would prefer having the raised molding to protect the sides from dings. Have any of you added this?

I'm pretty sure it's an option on all models, a peel and stick add-on.

 

[mundane]

^ what he said!

 

[Hot09XT]

+ 3.

 

[BillofMass]

There is only one body style for the 2010 Forester. The body side moldings are an option that is available from your Subaru dealers part dept.

 

[Jared_N]

Yeah the body side moulding is an accessory, and don't sweat the fact that you don't have it. Someone opened a door into my Legacy's door, they hit the body side moulding, and instead of causing one dent I could have had fixed with paintless dent repair for like $40 if I didn't have the side moulding, the body side moulding deflected the energy into the door's sheet metal, which caused two other creases, which then cost me like $80 to repair.

So in some cases, it would protect, but others, not.

 

[mundane]

...but more often than not... it would protect right? i just ordered mine! hmmm

 

[janed41]

Hey Catlover -- I think the body side molding you refer to is only available as an accessory. I had them installed on my new '10 yesterday. I'm hoping they'll help me avoid some parking lot dings.

 

[LOUROK]

I'm pretty sure it's an option on all models, a peel and stick add-on.

yep

 

[Jared_N]

Yeah i guess more often than not it will protect properly. Assuming the other persons door is at precisely the right height to hit the moulding and not above or below it

 

[Blue Fox]

^^ It goes give the Foz a bit more of a sportiness look to it, and breaks up all that flat sheet-metal on the sides.

 

[stevemac829]

If I'm not mistaken, this peel n' stick stuff sticks a lot better if it's done when the ambient temp is warm. I'm waiting until winter's really over before I buy any of it.
Steve
09 2.5X AT

 

[markyh]

Yeah the body side moulding is an accessory, and don't sweat the fact that you don't have it. Someone opened a door into my Legacy's door, they hit the body side moulding, and instead of causing one dent I could have had fixed with paintless dent repair for like $40 if I didn't have the side moulding, the body side moulding deflected the energy into the door's sheet metal, which caused two other creases, which then cost me like $80 to repair.

So in some cases, it would protect, but others, not.

That's really good info. I was considering ordering the moldings too, but I thought the price was sort of high for four stick on plastic strips.

 

[AzNFoLife924]

I actually like the look of the side mouldings. Plus, I think they help with dings? Never really had issues though... I like to think parking far away from everyone else is always the best solution. :biggrin:

Just a pic of the side mouldings for good measure.

 

[Catlover]

Thanks for all your responses. I think I will order them for mine. I did see them for sale on a website the other day that were cheaper than retail. At the moment I don't recall the name of the site. I like the look of them and they do make the foz look more sporty.

 

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